[Zeke]

As many know, I sold and installed many kinds of windows over a 25 year period and I was always impressed with composite. Has none of the disadvantages of vinyl, wood or any of the clad products. My next choice would be aluminum with a thermal break. AL has come a long way and is used extensively in commercial. Some of the product lines are downright sexy. Not cheap.

Either one cannot rot or get attacked by insects. All windows look pretty worn after 20 years except some of the older historic well taken care of. But new products suffer from some quality issues and each kind have their own set of problems. I've even seen SS hardware rust at the beach, but I still recommend it over any "lifetime" finish.

Composites and AL offer the best longevity while maintaining a fresher look over time. YMMV.

I see look agrees with me.^^^^